The Confessions of St. Augustine
Written by Saint Augustine
Narrated by Mark Meadows
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Saint Augustine
Saint Augustine (354-430) was a Catholic theologian, philosopher, and writer. Born to a Catholic mother and pagan father—Berbers living in Numidia, Roman North Africa (modern day Algeria)—Augustine’s lifelong commitment to faith and deeply personal writings make him an important figure for religion, literature, and Western philosophy. He is considered influential for developing the Catholic doctrines of original sin and predestination, though he also made contributions to philosophy that extend beyond religion, including general ethics, just war theory, and the concept of free will. Augustine is also recognized today as an early and significant memoirist and autobiographer, adapting these literary forms in order to blend religious teaching with personal stories and anecdotes.
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Readers find this title to be an excellent translation of Augustine's Confessions in modern English. The book is well narrated and easy to listen to. It offers an interesting outlook on questions about God and his involvement in the world. The philosophical prowess of St. Augustine is awe-inspiring. The book is a beautiful life story that is deeply moving and inspiring. It also helps readers to think about gratitude and be more grateful. Overall, readers find this book to be thought-provoking, fascinating, and eye-opening.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Although lengthy and sometimes difficult to follow (especially in the later books), ‘Confessions’ is a fascinating glimpse into fourth-century life as well as an account of God’s grace towards Augustine throughout the entirety of his life.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5It changed a lot of my thinking on when it comes to being grateful.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Humbles your idea of how life is and what you make of it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Great and dense content. Engaging reader and easy to follow.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Been wanting to read St Augustine’s confession. This audiobook was well put together. We’ll produced.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is an awe inspiring book. The philosophical prowess of st Augustine is next to none.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Wow, just as amazing as everyone said it was. Worth reviewing to get more of the fruit of it.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This book really helped to draw me closer to Jesus in humility. So amazing the way he spoke about his mother and her prayers for him. Deeply moving and inspiring.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5An interesting outlook on many of the questions regarding God and his involvement in the pain and suffering of the world, why he doesn't intervene, why some things are the way they are, and many questions I've also asked myself about God.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Beautiful life story, and very well narrated! I found this so interesting and easy to listen to.
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5How do you write a review of one of the most thought provoking works in Christian literature?
It was fantastic and eye opening. My own ideas and thoughts were met and answered by the book and, I think, some influence of the Holy Spirit. 10/10 will read again.2 people found this helpful
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5This is an excellent translation of Augustine's Confessions in modern English. I was struck by how modern some of his thoughts seem to be, which I guess only shows that humanity hasn't changed much in its longings , thoughts and needs since ancient times. The book is also well narrated which makes it easy to listen to. This is a book to be listened to a little at a time as there is so much to take in.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Excellent reading. Loved it. First half of the book is much better than the second half though (but this is because of the drastic change in topics)
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